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Unused from bench Stones (calf) was unused from the bench in Sunday's 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Impact Stones was back in the matchday squad Sunday but will have to wait for his actual return, as he went unused in the highly important match, where he was likely to see minimal time in either way. After multiple spells with injury, he will hope to just end the season fit, only appearing in seven league games all season. However, he has only started in four of those games, likely to see time but in more of a rotational role.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume partial training Stones (calf) could take part in partial training Friday as he continues his recovery, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Today, maybe he will do partial training. We'll see."

Impact Stones has been sidelined since leaving the England camp early with a calf issue, and while the prospect of partial training is a step in the right direction, a return to competitive action is still likely a few weeks away for him. City are already managing without Ruben Dias (hamstring) and Josko Gvardiol (fracture) at the back, making Stones' prolonged absence a genuine concern for coach Guardiola heading into the final stretch of the season. Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov have been covering in central defense in the meantime, with no timeline yet confirmed for when Stones might be ready to feature again.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Liverpool Stones (calf) is ruled out for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Liverpool.

Impact Stones was unable to get back in time after leaving the England camp early with a calf issue, with England manager Thomas Tuchel raising the red flag earlier in the week. City will now lean on Marc Guehi, who is eligible to play in the FA Cup despite his January move from Crystal Palace, to step in and plug the hole at center-back. It's a tough break for a team trying to make a late title push, though Stones' absence doesn't shake up the starting XI too much since he had mostly been working in a rotational role this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for FA Cup Stones (calf) is uncertain to be available for the FA Cup clash against Liverpool on Saturday, according to Tashan Deniran-Alleyne of The Standard.

Impact "It's not ideal for John and not ideal for us, of course," said England manager Thomas Tuchel at a news conference earlier in the week when speaking about Stones' calf problem. The center-back could be held out of this Liverpool match if he's not 100 percent healthy, especially since Marc Guehi is available to feature in FA Cup matches despite his January move from Crystal Palace.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Departs international duty Stones has departed international duty with the Three Lions due to an issue and is set for assessment, according to his national team.

Impact Stones had been known to be dealing with a calf issue and had left the England national team after their first friendly, returning to Manchester for assessment. This is likely cautionary as City pushes to make a late run at the league title, not wanting to risk further injury. In most outlooks, the defender is likely to train again this week and join City ahead of their FA Cup tie against Liverpool.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with calf discomfort Stones is questionable for England's friendly against Uruguay while he deals with a calf injury, Ian Dennis of BBC Sport reports.

Impact Stones has barely played in 2026 after struggling to recover from muscle problems, with his only appearances coming in FA Cup action on Feb. 14 and March 7, respectively. The defender might be sidelined over the international break, but the full extent of his injury remains unknown. In any case, all of Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias (hamstring) and Abdukodir Khusanov are currently expected to stay ahead of Stones among City's center-back options.

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Starts in FA Cup Stones started and played 65 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salford City.

Impact Stones returned to the starting XI for the first time since Nov. 25 on Saturday, featuring for just over an hour in the game. He would record a clean sheet in his time on the field, notching a tackle won, two interceptions and six clearances. After the longer absence due to his thigh injury, the defender's role at the club has taken a hit, as the addition of Marc Guehi will limit him even more, especially since Abdukodir Khusanov has started to break into the squad.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Selected for bench Stones (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Fulham.

Impact Stones was a late call for Wednesday and is with the club after a thigh injury, featuring from the bench. This ends a two-month-long absence as the club recovers another option in the defense. However, after the addition of Marc Guehi, the defender's role is likely to take a bit of a hit.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Wednesday Stones (thigh) could be an option for Wednesday's clash against Fulham, head coach Pep Guardiola confirmed in his press conference. "John [Stones] is back on his feet."

Impact Stones returned to full team training last week and has responded well, putting him in the mix for Wednesday's matchup against Fulham. The versatile defender seems back on his feet and could rejoin the matchday squad in the coming games. That said, given his role prior to the injury and the added competition across both the backline and midfield, his minutes could be limited moving forward.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Stones (thigh) was back in team training for the first time on Thursday, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "John [Stones] had his first training session back with t...

Impact Stones is trending in the right direction in the final phase of his recovery from a thigh injury after returning to full team training for the first time on Thursday, putting him close to a return to the match squad. That comeback is expected before the end of the month, though it is unlikely to come with an immediate spot in the starting XI, as he is set to work back in through a rotational role once fully fit.

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